To speak those things, is to literally speak life into situations that bring about death and decrease. “By speaking life into your problems,” said Hammond, “You allow God to hear you and God will show you the solutions. That is the attitude of this album.”
Hammond’s, “SPEAK THOSE THINGS: POL Chapter 3” addresses who God is and what He can do in our lives. It is no departure from the now “duplicated” ‘Hammond signature’ of urban praise and worship, but the approach of the album is focused on the worshipper calling on the Lord, praising Him, knowing Him and desiring to be closer to Him. It is 15-tracks of high-impact praise & Gospel music that is aimed at changing lives and bringing about solutions.
In the aftermath of last September, Hammond recalls seeking God and seeing Him work in all situations. “In the midst of misery and hopelessness, we have to see where God is and trusting that His hand is in everything around us.” Pointedly conveying this message; and in only a way that Hammond can, is the compelling song “Show Yourself Strong.”
Directly inspired by what he saw happening around him, “America rallied together and everywhere people began to pray. This song is calling out to God … ‘Oh, Lord we’re calling you, show yourself strong’,” said Hammond. “People everywhere began to pray and there was a time and need for prayer … I was just thinking, we need you now God, if we’ve ever needed you before we need you now.”
Song after song the album serves as a reminder to turn to God no matter what the situation. “Praise Him Through The Night,” a direct message to praise God even in the middle of adversity. “My focus is on praise & worship in the middle of the fight,” said Hammond. “Even in the toughest of times, God is always around somewhere, and I will continue to praise to Him.” Lyrically, it is a beautiful ballad that brings about a sense of peace that supports the message that it is through praise and worship, that we rebuild our strength.
In distinctive Fred Hammond fashion, the album kicks off in high gear with 2 slammin’ praise & worship cuts. Like a 1-2 punch, “You Are My Daily Bread,” and “Lord of the Harvest,” contains that signature feel and sound that has positioned Hammond as one of Gospel music’s most successful hit makers. Dynamic, powerful and vibrant, the songs defy any listener to stay in their seats.
The feelings of encouragement and healing are palpable throughout this CD, from the collaborative “Song of Strength,” featuring the F.Hammond Music family (Joann Rosario, The Singletons and Shea Norman); to the smooth sounding “I Will Say,” which verbalize the albums’ entire theme.
Once again, teaming up with writer Kim Rutherford, Hammond hopes to capture the successful chemistry they shared on the enormously popular “Pages of Life: Chapters I & II.” The album’s title pays homage to their writing partnership, “POL stands for Pages of Life,” explains Hammond, “and I felt the same synergy with Kim, on this album as I did then … I also knew she would be very instrumental in helping to capture the essence of this project.” Hammond & Rutherford joined forces on such key cuts as “That Ain’t Nothin,” and “Show Me Your Face.” The latter, “Show Me Your Face,” is an R&B flava’d emotion-filled ballad that seeks a closer and unequivocal relationship with God.
The album includes a blazing collaboration with super-hot producer Warryn “Baby Dubb” Campbell. “Great,” featuring Mary Mary, declares God’s greatness. “As soon as I heard the track I wrote the song … I immediately felt it … I had to talk about all the great things God has done for us … there is no problem too great because God is greater,” said Hammond. “Plus Warryn is a phenomenal talent and we’d been trying to get together for a while. This was the perfect opportunity for all of us to come together… their contribution definitely brings a new and exciting element to the project.”
Other jams on the album are “My, My, My God Is Good,” where Hammond brings a funky track, wrapped around a little hip-hop flava. “It is a straightforward praise of God’s goodness,” said Hammond. And “That Ain’t Nothing” which completes the album, as it began … on a high, upbeat and joyous note.
Complementing the upbeat praise selections is a number of worship ballads that address the boundlessness and wonder of who God is. “You Are My Life,” and “He Is Not Just A Man,” both proclaim the wonder of His vastness and that He is truly everything.
Already a Platinum selling artist, Hammond has toured around the world and blessed thousands, his reach continues to grow as he progressively moves into a number of different arenas. Not only is he CEO of his own record label, F. Hammond Music, he has broadened his community outreach. Having been blessed with a number of motorcycles, Hammond and his crew literally use them as vehicles of street ministry. Hitting the roads in an effort to reach out to different people, they have formed their own evangelizing ‘mini-motorcycle club.’ “People tend to believe that recreational outlets like these are only for the world,” said Hammond. “This [motorcycles] gives us an opportunity to hit the streets and show the world that serving God can still be fun … and allows us to minister to those people who wouldn’t normally go to church.”
Show Me Your Face
Fred Hammond Lyrics
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Show me Your face (Show me)
Need to see You clearly
No more mistakes
Look at the time I'm losing
More than Your mercy
Lord will You take me
Closer (Show me)
(Verse 1)
It's the hardest thing that I ever had to do
Is admit the truth
The reason I missed You was only me
It seemed okay at the time
But now I find
It wasn't worth it
(Repeat Chorus)
(Verse 2)
Here's what I'm counting on with You
For You know me through and through
Remove the broken pieces
Whew, whew, whew, whew
All the fragments and debris
'Til there's nothing left of me and I say
Here is a heart that's yielded totally
(Repeat Chorus)
(Channel)
Now there's one thing left to do
Everything else must move
Gotta find a place
Where I can see Your, I can see Your face
Now my seek has turned to search
And I need more than just a word
Put me in the place where I can see Your face (face)
(Vamp)
I need to see Your face
See Your face
Put me in the place
Where I can see Your face
See Your face
See Your face
Put me in the place
Where I can see Your face
(Repeat)
(Repeat Chorus)
The song "Show Me Your Face" by Fred Hammond is a heartfelt plea to God to reveal Himself. The chorus begins with a request to see the face of God, to be able to understand Him clearly and not make any more mistakes. The singer is asking God to take him closer, to allow him to see His face. In the first verse, the singer is admitting that the reason he missed God was because of his own shortcomings. He thought he was okay with his own way of living, but now he realizes that it wasn't worth it.
In the second verse, the singer is counting on God to remove all the broken pieces of his life and make him whole. He yields his heart completely to God, asking to see His face. The channel emphasizes the urgency of the situation, as the singer needs to find a place where he can see God's face. The seek has turned into a search, and he needs more than just a word. In the vamp, the singer repeats his request to see God's face and be put in a place where he can do so.
Overall, the song is about the longing to see God's face and understand Him clearly. It is a humble admission of human limitations and the need for God's guidance in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me Your face (Show me)
I want to see You clearly and unmistakably, Lord
Need to see You clearly
I require an unobscured sight of You, Lord
No more mistakes
I want to stop erring against You, Lord
Look at the time I'm losing
I'm realizing how much time I have wasted not seeking You, Lord
More than Your mercy
I need more than just Your mercy, Lord
Lord will You take me
Will You lead me and guide me, Lord
Closer (Show me)
I want to be closer to You and see You clearly, Lord
Let me see Your face
Allow me to have an encounter with You, Lord
'It's the hardest thing that I ever had to do
Admitting to myself that I am the reason I have missed You, Lord is extremely difficult
Is admit the truth
Acknowledging my mistakes and shortcomings, Lord
The reason I missed You was only me
I realize now that it was my own fault, Lord
It seemed okay at the time
I thought ignoring You was acceptable, Lord
But now I find
I realize my mistake now, Lord
It wasn't worth it
Putting anything over You was not worth it, Lord
Here's what I'm counting on with You
I have faith and trust in You, Lord
For You know me through and through
You know me completely and intimately, Lord
Remove the broken pieces
Take away all my brokenness and flaws, Lord
All the fragments and debris
All my shattered pieces and debris, Lord
'Til there's nothing left of me and I say
Until there is nothing left but Your will, Lord
Here is a heart that's yielded totally
I surrender my heart and will completely to You, Lord
Now there's one thing left to do
I have one last step, Lord
Everything else must move
Everything else must take a back seat to finding You, Lord
Gotta find a place
I need to find a place where I can encounter You, Lord
Where I can see Your, I can see Your face
Where I can truly see You and encounter You, Lord
Now my seek has turned to search
My quest has turned into a more serious journey, Lord
And I need more than just a word
I need more than just knowledge, Lord
Put me in the place where I can see Your face (face)
Lead me to a place where I can truly see You, Lord
I need to see Your face
I desperately want to encounter You, Lord
Put me in the place
Lead me to that place, Lord
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: FRED HAMMOND, KIM RUTHERFORD, NOEL CHRISTOPHER HALL
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